Federal education funding, which remained stable after Congress upheld most programs last year, now faces potential reductions as the incoming administration proposes significant budget cuts. Lawmakers are being asked to revisit spending levels for key programs, raising concerns about the impact on schools and students. The request comes amid ongoing debates over fiscal priorities and the role of federal support in education. Details on which programs would be affected and the scale of proposed reductions remain under review.


Just two months after Congress maintained steady year-over-year federal funding for most education programs, the second Trump administration is asking lawmakers to once again consider major cuts that ...